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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-11-20, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By tar wheels

Isn't that the opposite of a mullet? :)

Isn't that the opposite of a mullet? :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,321
Posted By tar wheels

She's a beaut, Clark!

She's a beaut, Clark!
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-20, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 628
Posted By tar wheels

I'm back to mountain biking after a 25 year...

I'm back to mountain biking after a 25 year absence. A lot has changed... :) Agree with above, check out bikes in a bike shop if you can. My GF and I had to wait for 2 hours to get into ours on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,126,239
Posted By tar wheels

My 93 (I think) Trek 950. The only mountain bike...

My 93 (I think) Trek 950. The only mountain bike I have at the moment. I'm going to paint the lugs because lugs are amazing.
...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-13, 01:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,619
Posted By tar wheels

I looked at that thread for the first time...

I looked at that thread for the first time yesterday. There is so much fail in that thread, and I'm not talking about the bike pics.
Forum: Commuting
04-09-13, 01:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,834
Posted By tar wheels

Never enough. My problem right now is, I just...

Never enough. My problem right now is, I just moved from a tiny rowhouse in the city to a farm with a giant barn (read: bike storage area). So now I've actually got the space for as many as I can...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-13, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,126
Posted By tar wheels

Yep! My cross check fits so well right now,...

Yep! My cross check fits so well right now, after quite a bit of work to dial it in. I'm in the market for something a bit lighter for longer rides, but it's going to take a lot of tweaking when I...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-13, 12:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,554
Posted By tar wheels

plus one.

plus one.
Forum: Commuting
04-05-13, 09:03 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,209
Posted By tar wheels

I'm impressed that your keyboard has an infinity...

I'm impressed that your keyboard has an infinity symbol.
Forum: Commuting
04-05-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 456
Views: 66,046
Posted By tar wheels

:)

:)
Forum: Commuting
04-05-13, 08:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 753
Posted By tar wheels

I love the ride home. The ride in, not as much,...

I love the ride home. The ride in, not as much, but I do feel better after I do it. But the anticipation of hopping on a bike and riding home carries me through some bad days at work.
Forum: Commuting
04-02-13, 03:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 49,251
Posted By tar wheels

My favorite bike accessory.

My favorite bike accessory.
Forum: Commuting
04-02-13, 02:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,209
Posted By tar wheels

The Pashley is an incredible bike if you can...

The Pashley is an incredible bike if you can swing it.
Forum: Commuting
04-02-13, 01:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 49,251
Posted By tar wheels

Yeah, I think I could ride mine over a cliff. :)...

Yeah, I think I could ride mine over a cliff. :) CC's are built like tanks.
Forum: Commuting
12-20-12, 03:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,342
Posted By tar wheels

:( Hope you're OK!

:(

Hope you're OK!
Forum: Commuting
12-18-12, 01:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By tar wheels

Double rainbow ALL THE WAY!! :thumb:

Double rainbow ALL THE WAY!!

:thumb:
Forum: Commuting
12-18-12, 12:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,328
Posted By tar wheels

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Commuting
12-17-12, 04:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,188
Posted By tar wheels

I commute each day via the Windsor 3-speed, and...

I commute each day via the Windsor 3-speed, and I've been very happy. I also used it for the Bike DC event here in town this year, that was around 25 miles I believe, and it performed admirably. ...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-12, 01:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,766
Posted By tar wheels

I get to avoid the sights, sounds, and yes, the...

I get to avoid the sights, sounds, and yes, the smells, of my city bus. :)

It's also nice to start the day with a little workout. It's invigorating.
Forum: Commuting
12-07-12, 08:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,211
Posted By tar wheels

My commuter is a 3-speed. I have a short...

My commuter is a 3-speed. I have a short commute, and it is relatively flat save for one small (but steep) hill on the way back. I've never had a single problem.

I've got one of these:...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-12, 08:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,266
Posted By tar wheels

My commute is...a good size. :D

My commute is...a good size. :D
Forum: Commuting
12-06-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,066
Posted By tar wheels

These pics are fantastic! You and this bike have...

These pics are fantastic! You and this bike have been through it all. Love it.
Forum: Commuting
12-06-12, 03:23 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 37,612
Posted By tar wheels

Ran into another commuter in the parking garage...

Ran into another commuter in the parking garage last night (we have secure bike racks down there), and he had what looked to be this model, in orange (probably a year or two old). It was a beautiful...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,266
Posted By tar wheels

Per MapQuest, 2.11 miles. Though, that's a more...

Per MapQuest, 2.11 miles. Though, that's a more direct route that I don't take, so I might be more like 2.2 or 2.3.
Forum: Commuting
11-29-12, 01:55 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,185
Posted By tar wheels

:D Awesome.

:D

Awesome.
Forum: Commuting
08-13-12, 09:40 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,432
Posted By tar wheels

I live on H St. (H and 14 NE), and I have opted...

I live on H St. (H and 14 NE), and I have opted against putting the bike on a bus rack for this reason. I don't want to take the time that I would need to place the bike and then lock it up, as the...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-12, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 751
Posted By tar wheels

First, I'd say that the one friend should maybe...

First, I'd say that the one friend should maybe find another route.

Also, nice to see that the criminals are willing to work a little harder on the bike ride home.
Forum: Commuting
06-08-12, 07:50 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,432
Posted By tar wheels

So sorry to hear this. Wishing you a speedy...

So sorry to hear this. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Forum: Commuting
06-06-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 6,721
Posted By tar wheels

All this poser talk is silly...more people riding...

All this poser talk is silly...more people riding bikes is a good thing. Who cares what they look like?
Forum: Commuting
06-04-12, 03:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,967
Posted By tar wheels

Seems to me that they would still offer more of a...

Seems to me that they would still offer more of a deterrent than quick release or standard skewers. A few seconds of hassle for a potential thief could make all the difference.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-12, 03:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,938
Posted By tar wheels

:)

:)
Forum: Commuting
06-04-12, 02:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,938
Posted By tar wheels

Yes, front and rear. Even though I'm a...

Yes, front and rear. Even though I'm a fair-weather commuter, the occasional puddle or stray shower makes them a must for me.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-12, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,205
Posted By tar wheels

Great build, thanks for sharing!

Great build, thanks for sharing!
Forum: Commuting
06-01-12, 06:45 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,151
Posted By tar wheels

:)

:)
Forum: Commuting
06-01-12, 12:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,167
Posted By tar wheels

Brooks! I think they feel great bike shorts or...

Brooks! I think they feel great bike shorts or no. Worth the money, IMO.
Forum: Commuting
05-31-12, 12:16 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,151
Posted By tar wheels

Maybe we're talking about different things. If...

Maybe we're talking about different things. If you're advocating for a specially-designated room for everyone's bike, provided there's space, then I wouldn't have an issue with that at all. But to...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-12, 12:01 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,151
Posted By tar wheels

:) Yeah, I live in kind of a sketchy...

:)

Yeah, I live in kind of a sketchy neighborhood, and my bikes are outside under a tarp (protected only by a flimsy fence), so my bike is actually much safer at work...lol.
Forum: Commuting
05-31-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,151
Posted By tar wheels

Not really sure how anyone can expect to be able...

Not really sure how anyone can expect to be able to bring a bike to work, especially in a professional environment. I'm all for companies that encourage it, but I think it's a privilege, not a...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-12, 01:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,178
Posted By tar wheels

All jurisdictions are different. Many cities,...

All jurisdictions are different. Many cities, like mine, forbid bikes on sidewalks in the "downtown development area," usually places where the sidewalks are especially congested, and then allow...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,178
Posted By tar wheels

There are strong opinions here re: sidewalks. ...

There are strong opinions here re: sidewalks. There's one small stretch of my commute that's just a lot easier on a sidewalk (going toward work), and the sidewalk is very wide, and it's legal, so I...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-12, 11:42 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,128
Posted By tar wheels

I think this is a great option for commuting,...

I think this is a great option for commuting, especially for those of us with dress shoes who don't like to change shoes/clothes at work.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,658
Posted By tar wheels

Really, the only three things I drink, save for...

Really, the only three things I drink, save for the occasional exception, are water, coffee, and wine. :) So, I'll go with water.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-12, 11:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,404
Posted By tar wheels

I see this every day. Always an adventure... ...

I see this every day. Always an adventure...

My buddy saw a guy taking a poop on the sidewalk, and he's still scarred, emotionally.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-12, 11:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,902
Posted By tar wheels

I'm working hard to convince my wife that I need...

I'm working hard to convince my wife that I need 4 bikes at present...I'm almost there. :)
Forum: Commuting
05-22-12, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,212
Posted By tar wheels

It's a 3-speed, with an internal gear hub. That...

It's a 3-speed, with an internal gear hub. That means you can shift standing still, which is handy at stoplights. I take on a few hills during my commute, and I took on some very large hills during...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-12, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,212
Posted By tar wheels

We are in similar situations, though my commute...

We are in similar situations, though my commute is completely paved. I purchased this last year and have been very happy with it:

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/essex_deluxe.htm
...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-12, 12:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 706
Posted By tar wheels

Of course you should buy a new bike! Whether you...

Of course you should buy a new bike! Whether you need one is a totally different conversation. :)
Forum: Commuting
05-09-12, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 755
Posted By tar wheels

I do it. My commute is just over 2 miles,...

I do it. My commute is just over 2 miles, relatively flat/downhill (at least on the way there), and I don't generally have a problem unless it's really humid. I ride at a slow, even pace to try to...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,933
Posted By tar wheels

Beautiful build and very informative thread! ...

Beautiful build and very informative thread! :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
05-07-12, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 957
Posted By tar wheels

I agree that almost any bike can be a great...

I agree that almost any bike can be a great commuter, especially cross bikes. I went the city bike route, and with a few modifications, I've been very pleased with the result. Sure, many are heavy...
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